Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $51,270 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,420
90th percentile $62,350
Employed locally 760
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,420
    25th
    $47,540
    50th (median)
    $51,270
    75th
    $57,460
    90th
    $62,350

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 85% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

    Nearby metros — Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,840
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $88,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $86,770
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $80,880
    Lancaster, PA $78,730
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $78,690

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,620
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,830
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30,620
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26,420
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$59,860
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Hickory, NC is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Hickory, NC is 20.6% below the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Hickory?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $40,420 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,540.